What motivates us

For your faithful love guides me,
and I live by your truth. (Psalm 26:3, CSB)

Today, I was looking at different translations of this verse. The biggest difference is that the word “truth” can also be translated “faithfulness.”

So the ESV says,

For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in your faithfulness. (Psalm 26:3, ESV)

The NIV is a bit freer in its translation.

for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love
and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. (Psalm 26:3 NIV)

But I love the free translation of the NET.

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,
and your loyalty continually motivates me. (Psalm 26:3, NET)

It can be scary to think about the searching eyes of God. To think about his refining process which can be painful at times. (Psalm 26:2)

But what motivates me is his faithful love and loyalty to me.

And so I choose open my heart to him today and every day.

How about you?

Do you know God’s faithful love and loyalty to you?

What motivates you?